Behçet’s Disease

Update on the diagnosis and management of Behçet’s disease

Behcet’s Disease has a somewhat “mysterious” prevalence, occurring almost exclusively among peoples originating along the ancient Silk Road.  As such, genetic factors are believed to play a significant role.

While orogenital ulceration is its most common manifestation, ocular and neurological involvements are its most devastating, bringing the patients to clinical presentation.

Various biologics, especially the anti-TNFs, have been found to be highly effective for treating these major complications.


Behçet’s disease in children, an overview

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Behçet’s disease in children, an overview. For severe manifestations involving the eye, brain or gut, the anti-TNFs are replacing steroids as the standard of care.


The effect of biologic therapy different from infliximab or adalimumab in patients with refractory uveitis due to Behçet’s disease: results of a multicentre open-label study

For refractory Behçet’s uveitis, treatment success has been reported with the following:
1) monoclonal anti-TNFs (Infliximab, Adalimumab, Golimumab);
2) anti-IL6 (Tocilizumab);
3) B-cell depletion (Rituximab).